Derrick Johnson Quotes

United States, Activist
January 2, 1960

Derrick Johnson was named the President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in October 2017. Johnson had previously served as the vice chairman of the NAACP's national board of directors and the president of the Mississippi state chapter of the NAACP.

Also known as Chief Executive Officer

This is a pivotal moment for our communities, our country and our future... This is the moment when we unmask those inequalities and injustices and chart a new path toward a more just nation.

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COVID is impacting the Black community at staggering rates. And we want the full weight of the government engaged in the fight against it.

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Exactly right. For many African Americans, voting in person holds deep significance. It’s why we need to ensure robust options for in-person voting are retained & available everywhere.

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Exactly right. Police accountability must be at top of criminal justice reform.

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Today more than ever communities of color must join together and use our collective voice to secure an equitable democracy for us and future generations!

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